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Specialist and technical staff

Specialist and technical staff are on hand in schools to provide valuable know-how and resources that support teaching and learning.

Librarians and library staff

Librarians and resource centre managers, and their staff of library assistants together manage all the library resources in a school, including print, audio-visual, online and e-learning material. Librarians or resource centre managers will also be closely involved with the senior management team, and advise on strategic use of resources to achieve a school's objectives. Other activities qualified librarians and library assistants also typically engage in include supporting literacy initiatives in schools, promotional and marketing activities, and contributing to the extended schools programme.

ICT technicians

ICT technicians look after school networks, install, order and maintain software and hardware and provide technical support.

Design & technology (CDT) technicians/assistants

CDT technicians prepare and maintain equipment, provide practical lesson support and carry out risk assessments.

Food technicians

Food technicians help prepare food and equipment for lessons and ensure health and safety regulations are met. They may also assist with lessons.

Science technicians 

Science technicians ensure science lessons run smoothly by looking after and setting up equipment and helping out with demonstrations and practical classes.